Very Good
#239 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Mount Madonna School
School
491 SUMMIT RD, Watsonville, CA 95076
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#239 of 1,787
In Watsonville
#1 of 5
public schools
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About Mount Madonna School
Mount Madonna School is a private school in Watsonville, CA. Mount Madonna School serves approximately 150 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Madonna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 150 students, Mount Madonna School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Mount Madonna School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mount Madonna School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount Madonna School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Watsonville, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount Madonna School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Alianza Charter | 7.9 |
| Watsonville Charter School of the Arts | 5.3 |
| Bradley Elementary | 3.8 |
| Amesti Elementary | 4.0 |
| Lakeview Middle | 3.5 |
| Pacific Coast Charter | 7.6 |
| Calabasas Elementary | 4.7 |
| T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary | 3.2 |
| Ann Soldo Elementary | 5.3 |
| H. A. Hyde Elementary | 5.3 |
| Diamond Technology Institute | 8.9 |
| Rolling Hills Middle | 4.4 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle | 4.6 |
| Starlight Elementary | 4.9 |
| Mintie White Elementary | 4.3 |
| E. A. Hall Middle | 3.7 |
| PVUSD Virtual Academy | 7.6 |
| Watsonville High | 6.0 |
| New School Community Day | 6.2 |
| Radcliff Elementary | 3.4 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Watsonville
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
491 SUMMIT RD, Watsonville, CA 95076
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Madonna School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Diamond Technology Institute (rated 8.9/10, 7.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alianza Charter (rated 7.9/10, 4.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pacific Coast Charter (rated 7.6/10, 6.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Watsonville, see our Watsonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,685
Median Home Value
$767,200
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
Population
82,409
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
36.8
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| Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.5 |
| Denair Charter Academy Denair, CA | 7.5 |
| JCS - Pine Valley Pine Valley, CA | 7.5 |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills, CA | 7.5 |
| Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, CA | 7.5 |
| MANZANITA SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE Topanga, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Madonna School
What grades does Mount Madonna School serve?
Mount Madonna School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Madonna School?
Mount Madonna School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Madonna School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Madonna School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Madonna School rank in CA?
Mount Madonna School ranks #239 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mount Madonna School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Madonna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Madonna School a private school?
Yes, Mount Madonna School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount Madonna School a religious school?
No, Mount Madonna School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (408) 846-4041
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